Captain Phil Harris Memorial Corn Maze
As a tribute to Captain Phil Harris we are honored to announce the Captain Phil Harris Memorial Maze 2010. Captain Phil passed away from complications from a stroke he suffered on January 29, 2010 while the Cornelia Marie was in port off-loading. He was 53 and was survived by his sons, Josh and Jake Harris.
With a heart of a fisherman, an exterior as rough as burlap, and a laugh as big as the sea, Captain Phil told it as he saw it. One glance at the ink on his arms and Phli's passions became clear: a pirate on one; Harley Davidson on the other. His wit was sharp and without apologies, whether he just enjoyed a rare, full night's sleep or had not seen a pillow in 36 hours. He was kind, harsh, generous, and impatient as hell. He was a reluctant celebrity and a proud father.
Captain Phil was in the fishing industry for 33 years. For the past 19, he led the Cornelia Marie Crew, including his two sons, deckhands Josh and Jake. The boys knew how to push dads buttons, but they also got the job done. And, they were always watching out for Dad's well being. Phil was an easy going captain and had a tight bond with his crew.
Aboard the Cornelia Marie, Phil's crew is nothing short of a loyal, dedicated clan committed to making their boat one of the most successful crab-fishing vessels on the Bering Sea. As for Phil, there was no room for slackers or excuses, not even from sons Josh and Jake. Fact is, the hunt for Alaskan King Crab and Opilio crabs grows tighter and more fierce every season - and Phil was one captain who would not take a backseat to anybody. Please join us this year at Rutledge Corn Maze as we remember Captain Phil Harris.